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Example Sentences
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"Jesse Jackson was the central figure," the former Illinois representative added."I was basically just a guy carrying his bags."
From BBC
The layoff notices, approved by a 4-3 vote, target central and regional office staff, who were described as providing direct and important services to schools.
From Los Angeles Times
A widespread, sharp frost is expected by Wednesday dawn, with a yellow Met Office snow warning issued for most of Wales and parts of western and central England.
From BBC
"The trouble is that a host of players who had been central to those series wins have fallen off a cliff when the stakes are at their highest."
From Barron's
They picked cabbages for a living near the central city of Isfahan, before returning to Afghanistan in 2024.
From Barron's
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